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he said pope benedict's successor will have to have a balance between wisdom and energy. enough energy to take on the abilities and wisdom to lead the church. it's secretive, but he shared what he could with us. >> reporter: loaded to rome for the mission of a lifetime. >> apart from the most significant thing you could do, i can't imagine that i would have to do anything as important as this. >> cardinal donald world, departing from dull less international headed to italy. >> the preparation for something as important as this requires a great deal of silence and prayer. >> earlier in the day, he asked for god's blessing during a special mass at the national shrine. >> god bless benedict the xvi. >> as for pope benedict the xvi's surprise decision to step down -- >> there's some that say to me, you know, i'm tired today. so i really do believe that he decided for the good of the church, wouldn't it be better to have a younger person? >> he'll be one of 117 cardinals elect who enter the conclave to select a new pope. 11 of them are from the u.s. he doubts the new pontiff w
he said pope benedict's successor will have to have a balance between wisdom and energy. enough energy to take on the abilities and wisdom to lead the church. it's secretive, but he shared what he could with us. >> reporter: loaded to rome for the mission of a lifetime. >> apart from the most significant thing you could do, i can't imagine that i would have to do anything as important as this. >> cardinal donald world, departing from dull less international headed to italy....
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. >>> a big story, the shocking news from the vatican, pope benedict xvi made a surprise announcement he's resigning, something that hasn't been done in more than half a millennium. the pope says he no belonger has the strength of mind and body -- no longer has the strength of mind and body to perform his papal duties. a new pope should be elected in time for easter. the last pope to resign was celestine the v in 1294. fox 5's bob barnard has the latest on the state of the catholic church. >> i see this as a remarkable demonstration of his humility. >> i don't believe that the catholic church is going to select anybody very different. >> it's t knocked my socks off. >> reporter: there's all kinds -- it knocked my socks on. >> reporter: there's all kinds of reaction today to the resignation of pope benedict xvi. >> it's sad. we'll miss him. >> reporter: monsignor solomon smith is a pastor in silver spring and credits the pope with dealing with the child sex abuse scandal head on. >> you get to my generation of priests, we've taken it seriously since the beginning when we first entered
. >>> a big story, the shocking news from the vatican, pope benedict xvi made a surprise announcement he's resigning, something that hasn't been done in more than half a millennium. the pope says he no belonger has the strength of mind and body -- no longer has the strength of mind and body to perform his papal duties. a new pope should be elected in time for easter. the last pope to resign was celestine the v in 1294. fox 5's bob barnard has the latest on the state of the catholic...
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. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi is retiring as leader of the church with loose ends still to bind. >> i see this really as a remarkable demonstration of his humility. >> i don't believe that we have -- the catholic church is going to select anyone very different. >> it knocked my socks off. >> reporter: there is all kinds of reaction today to the resignation of pope benedict xvi. >> in fact, and we'll miss him. >> reporter: monsignor bartholomew smith is pastor of saint bernadette's in silver spring and credits him with dealing with the child sex abuse scandal head on. >> you get to my generation of priests, people who entered the seminary 20 years ago, we have taken it seriously since the beginning when we first entered because we had just begun to hear about it then. and so, there is so little tolerance and it's changed the practice. we just don't allow ourselves to be in positions where somebody could, even suspect. >> reporter: the reverend clark, a presbyterian minister, is executive director of the enterfaith conference of metropolitan washington. he said benedict's conservatis
. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi is retiring as leader of the church with loose ends still to bind. >> i see this really as a remarkable demonstration of his humility. >> i don't believe that we have -- the catholic church is going to select anyone very different. >> it knocked my socks off. >> reporter: there is all kinds of reaction today to the resignation of pope benedict xvi. >> in fact, and we'll miss him. >> reporter: monsignor bartholomew smith...
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and pope benedict had been considering stepping down for months. so this was not a surprise clearly to some of his family but this is not something that happens often. the first pope to resign in 600 years. we will continue to follow this and see what progresses. as february 28 will be when he steps down. that's the latest here. back to you. how rare is today he's development? >> well, for some insight we turn to a professor at catholic university he was dean and happens to be teaching in rome this semester. he joins us by phone. are you there, sir? >> yes, i am and good morning. >> first of all, your reaction at this surprise announcement that came down just about three hours ago now. >> like everyone else, a complete shock. i had been to the holy father's mass about two weeks ago. he looked frail but his voice was strong. no indication he was -- but on the other hand, when it was announced, people put things together and said it's typical for him to want to do what's right for the church. >> you are there, sir. can you tell us reaction? not sure
and pope benedict had been considering stepping down for months. so this was not a surprise clearly to some of his family but this is not something that happens often. the first pope to resign in 600 years. we will continue to follow this and see what progresses. as february 28 will be when he steps down. that's the latest here. back to you. how rare is today he's development? >> well, for some insight we turn to a professor at catholic university he was dean and happens to be teaching in...
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pope benedict xvi is resigning. we'll have much more on this coming throughout the morning. >>> talk about our weather now from mississippi to maine. it will be a day of cleaning up after mother nature. the deep south took a direct hit from a tornado on sunday. at the same time, the northeast is still digging out after a blizzard dumped as much as three feet of snow. what a mess up there. and it will still be kind of canadiansy the rest of the week too, right? >> well, potentially. have you to wonder because so far this winter, we have abeen kind of just getting by. >> skirting it. >> it has been very close. you have to wonder when mother nature will deliver one. it looks like a few chances for winter weather later this week. for this morning, just some rain showers moving through. temperatures have jumped up into the upper 30s overnight. really not falling offer a whole lot from where we were yesterday. we are warm enough that we are getting light rain. you can see that most of it or much of it is to the east of wa
pope benedict xvi is resigning. we'll have much more on this coming throughout the morning. >>> talk about our weather now from mississippi to maine. it will be a day of cleaning up after mother nature. the deep south took a direct hit from a tornado on sunday. at the same time, the northeast is still digging out after a blizzard dumped as much as three feet of snow. what a mess up there. and it will still be kind of canadiansy the rest of the week too, right? >> well,...
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pope benedict held his final sunday blessing this morning. he will only have one scheduled appearance before he retires on thursday. this all comes as the italian media now reporting a whirlwind of controversy surrounding his historic resignation. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi praying with cardinals. outside that spiritual haven a storm is brewing. the vatican is lashing out at the italian media for a string of what they call quote defamatory false reports. >> it is deplorable as we draw closer to the time of the beginning of the conclave and the cardinal electors will be held in conscious and before god to freely indicate their choice that there be a wide spread distribution of often unverifiable or completely false news stories. >> reporter: italian newspapers have suggested a secret dossier prepared by the pope and three cardinals. the report lists a series of scandals involving sex, money, and power. and suggesting a shadowy gay lobby. the content of the dossier is what caused pope benedict to resign. >> this is not about suing and legal
pope benedict held his final sunday blessing this morning. he will only have one scheduled appearance before he retires on thursday. this all comes as the italian media now reporting a whirlwind of controversy surrounding his historic resignation. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi praying with cardinals. outside that spiritual haven a storm is brewing. the vatican is lashing out at the italian media for a string of what they call quote defamatory false reports. >> it is deplorable as...
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pope benedict xvi been said it's time for someone physically stronger to leave the cat like church. >> reporter: the contest making this stunning announcement at a meeting with his cardinals. >> and he plans to retire at the end of themont. >> i'm shocked as much as you. >> reporter: even though he's aware of the seriousness of stepping down, he doesn't have the strength to carry out his papal duties saying, quote, both strength and mind and body are necessary. strength, which in the last few months, did tireiated in me. >> i always admired him as a scholar, as a priest, as a holy man. and now my admiration is higher because his humility. >> reporter: he's 85 years old, the first german pope in hundreds of years. elected in 2005, he succeeded john paul ii. there have been recent concerns about his health and he's needed help walking, but a vatican spokesperson insists he's not facing anything grave. the cardinals will elect his replacement and hope that can happen by holy week. >> they're looking for someone to preserve the court teachings of the church and be a faith in the church. >
pope benedict xvi been said it's time for someone physically stronger to leave the cat like church. >> reporter: the contest making this stunning announcement at a meeting with his cardinals. >> and he plans to retire at the end of themont. >> i'm shocked as much as you. >> reporter: even though he's aware of the seriousness of stepping down, he doesn't have the strength to carry out his papal duties saying, quote, both strength and mind and body are necessary. strength,...
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into the apparent failing health of pope benedict xvi. a german magazine citeed a journalist who has interviewed the pope. >> he said the pope and to have gone blind in one eye and he has become thin. >> we have more on what the pope told the faithful this weekend. >> reporter: fifthful pilgrims received blessings from pope benedict xvi delivering his second to last angeles blessing in st. peter's square on sunday. benedict made history when he announced he would resign from the papacy on february 2th making him the first pope to voluntarily step down in over 600 years. his speech made no direct reference to that decision but asked loyal pilgrims to pray for him and the next pope. >>> maybe he has health problems but there are also problems inside the church. many things have happened that wear in the aware of but he knows what problems he should face. >> reporter: traditionally, vatican cardinals wait 15 to 20 days after the papacy is vacant to vote for the new pope. many have i wanted the conclave may start sooner than march 15th. white
into the apparent failing health of pope benedict xvi. a german magazine citeed a journalist who has interviewed the pope. >> he said the pope and to have gone blind in one eye and he has become thin. >> we have more on what the pope told the faithful this weekend. >> reporter: fifthful pilgrims received blessings from pope benedict xvi delivering his second to last angeles blessing in st. peter's square on sunday. benedict made history when he announced he would resign from...
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pope benedict is 85 years old. became pope in 2005 after the death of john paul ii. >> so what is next for the leadership of the catholic church? >> wisdom martin is joining us back here with some details on what might happen now. >> well, you know, this hasn't happened in a long time. i'm talking 600 years. but tony and allison, this is very rare. sitting popes don't normally resign. in fact, as we just mentioned, 15 or 15th was the last time. let's fast forward to present day and now a scramble underway by the vatican to begin planning a faithful conclave. that is a meeting of the voting cardinals. all cardinals under the age of 80 are allowed to vote. held at the famous 16th chapel. burned after each voting round. black smoke that comes out of the chimney means no pope has been chosen. but when white smoke is seen that means a pope has been elected and that person will appear shortly thereafter. when benedict was elected pope in 2005 he was already the oldest pope elected in about 300 years. in fact, benedict ha
pope benedict is 85 years old. became pope in 2005 after the death of john paul ii. >> so what is next for the leadership of the catholic church? >> wisdom martin is joining us back here with some details on what might happen now. >> well, you know, this hasn't happened in a long time. i'm talking 600 years. but tony and allison, this is very rare. sitting popes don't normally resign. in fact, as we just mentioned, 15 or 15th was the last time. let's fast forward to present...
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. >>> and pope benedict xvi could change the rules regarding the conclave to elect his successor and is considering changing two laws established by a pope john paul ii. it would allow the conclave to begin earlier than current church laws allow. he steps down february tweet th. -- february 28th. there is nee you in focus on who the college of cardinals will select. the questions remain about when the conclave will convene. once they, do it's clear american cardinals are poised to have a big say in the final decision. jennifer davis has more. >> is he coming -- >> pope benedict xvi's last days as the leader of the catholic church are well-mapped out. there is confusion when the conclave can begin voting on his successor. he said pope benedict xvi could enact a new law to clarify the next steps. >> what will the cheap shepherd look like? judge -- the chief shepherd look like. >> reporter: the archbishop of washington will be one of the 116 cardinals choosing the next leader joining others from boston, philadelphia, new york, and chicago. >> a brand now experience for me to be a voting
. >>> and pope benedict xvi could change the rules regarding the conclave to elect his successor and is considering changing two laws established by a pope john paul ii. it would allow the conclave to begin earlier than current church laws allow. he steps down february tweet th. -- february 28th. there is nee you in focus on who the college of cardinals will select. the questions remain about when the conclave will convene. once they, do it's clear american cardinals are poised to have...
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pope benedict resigns on thursday. there has been a change to speed up the process of choosing his successor. we have more in this report. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi signed a special legal document today clearing the way for cardinals to move up the start date of a conclave once the papal seat is vacated. the normal 15-day transition period to start the process to choose a new point was set in 1996 by pope john paul ii and could only be changed by another pope. it was one of pope benedict's last official acts before stepping down thursday. no date has been set for the conclave to begin. >> we can expect that meeting to take place before march 1st. and we have no other information until the cardinals decide in the general congregation when the conclave will come. >> reporter: the date change comes amid the news that there will be one less cardinal voting in the conclave. cardinal keith o'brien of scotland is retiring and will not be attending. his resignation as archbishop of st. andrew's was required because he is
pope benedict resigns on thursday. there has been a change to speed up the process of choosing his successor. we have more in this report. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi signed a special legal document today clearing the way for cardinals to move up the start date of a conclave once the papal seat is vacated. the normal 15-day transition period to start the process to choose a new point was set in 1996 by pope john paul ii and could only be changed by another pope. it was one of pope...
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. >>> pope benedict xvi will lead ash wednesday mass at st. peter's basilica today. ash wednesday marks the beginning of lent, a period of 40 days of penitence leading up to easter. this week, the pope announced he will be resigning at the end of the month due to his advanced age. this will be the pope's first public appearance since that announcement. >>> the president called for immigration reform and tougher gun laws. as fox's craig boswell reports, there was much more. >> reporter: in addition to the jobs and the economy, president obama pressures congress on new gunpoint legislation, immigration and also says nearly half of the u.s. troops in afghanistan are coming home this year. >> reporter: president obama says 34,000 u.s. troops will be pulled out of afghanistan by next year. >> this drawdown will continue and by the end of next year, the war in afghanistan will be over. >> reporter: on domestic issues, the key focus is jobs, the economy and pressuring congress to void automatic spending cuts on march first. >> they would certainly slow our recovery and cost
. >>> pope benedict xvi will lead ash wednesday mass at st. peter's basilica today. ash wednesday marks the beginning of lent, a period of 40 days of penitence leading up to easter. this week, the pope announced he will be resigning at the end of the month due to his advanced age. this will be the pope's first public appearance since that announcement. >>> the president called for immigration reform and tougher gun laws. as fox's craig boswell reports, there was much more....
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in a surprise announcement monday, pope benedict xvi announced he was stepping down due to his age. >>> a five-day cruise to the caribbean turn into his quite appear ordeal with passengers getting sick and saying the boat smells, quote, extremely sick. >> a fire on board a carnival cruise ship was stranded with more than 4,000 people on board. >> reporter: the carnival triumph departed galveston, texas on thursday enroute to the caribbean. now, it is headed to alabama after a fire in the ship's engine room knocked out the vessel's propulsion system leaving more than 4 0u theme stuck at sea. >> technical support personnel from carnival are now on the way to the ship which is approximately 200 miles northwest of cancun. >> >> reporter: no one was injured in the mishap and the fire was quickly extinguished. >> she was crying and stuff and said they have no power. they have no running water. they have no way to use the bathroom. >> reporter: other carnival cruise liners have met with the stranded vessel bringing food and other supplies. officials say the ship has drifted so far north that
in a surprise announcement monday, pope benedict xvi announced he was stepping down due to his age. >>> a five-day cruise to the caribbean turn into his quite appear ordeal with passengers getting sick and saying the boat smells, quote, extremely sick. >> a fire on board a carnival cruise ship was stranded with more than 4,000 people on board. >> reporter: the carnival triumph departed galveston, texas on thursday enroute to the caribbean. now, it is headed to alabama after...
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. >>> pope benedict xvi is scheduled to resign from the papacy on february 28th. the italian moda is reporting a whirlwind of controversy around his resignation. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi praying with cardinals on the last day of religious services. outside that spiritual haven, a storm is brewing. the vatican is lashing out at the italian media for a string of what they call, quote, defamatory falsified reports. >> it's deplorable that as we draw closer to the time of the beginning of the conclave and the cardinal electors will be held in conscience and before god to freely indicate their choice that there be a widespread distribution of often unverified, unverifiable or completely false news stories. >> reporter: italian newspapers in recent days suggested a secret docier prepared for the pope by three cardinals who investigated leaked documents in 2012. the report alleges a series of scandals involving sex, money, and power and suggesting a, quote, shadowy gay lobby in the vatican. -- vatican. there is speculation the contents is what caused pope benedict
. >>> pope benedict xvi is scheduled to resign from the papacy on february 28th. the italian moda is reporting a whirlwind of controversy around his resignation. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi praying with cardinals on the last day of religious services. outside that spiritual haven, a storm is brewing. the vatican is lashing out at the italian media for a string of what they call, quote, defamatory falsified reports. >> it's deplorable that as we draw closer to the time of...
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pope benedict xvi giving his second to last blessing in st. peter's square. we will have more when they woman back. >>> a leaked immigration proposal from the white house is drawing criticism among republicans. the new bill would give illegal immigrants a chance to become permanent residents in a few short years. fox's doug luzader has more. >> reporter: the president has a new immigration plan and it's raising plenty of republican eyebrows on capitol hill. even if the details are sketchy. according to a draft that was leaked to "usa today," the president wants to create a special new visa specifically for illegal immigrants that would allow them to stay in the country while they wait for permanent legal status, even those with criminal records would be welcome so long as they haven't been convicted of three crimes or spent more than a year in prison. appears to be a long way from the bipartisan plan taking place on capitol hill. >> leaks don't happen in washington by accident. this raises the question that many of us continue to wonder b
pope benedict xvi giving his second to last blessing in st. peter's square. we will have more when they woman back. >>> a leaked immigration proposal from the white house is drawing criticism among republicans. the new bill would give illegal immigrants a chance to become permanent residents in a few short years. fox's doug luzader has more. >> reporter: the president has a new immigration plan and it's raising plenty of republican eyebrows on capitol hill....
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one french cardinal says benedict the 16th broke a tattoo about resigning. here's information we didn't know. the holy father will leave at 8:00 p.m. rome time on the night of february 28th. he will then go to the papal retreat in italy for a time of rest. then return to the vativan to live out his days in a monastery with nuns. the pope will not participate in the conclave. what is still being worked out is when that meeting of the cardinals will begin. can't happen until march and the vatican says they want a new pope before holy week and easter. what to call him after he leaves his role. all attention turns to which cardinals may be frontrunners. a closer look and that about more with this surprise announcement. that's coming up at 7:30. >> allison, the former police officer turned triple murder suspect may now be in mexico. authorities raided a hotel in tijuana yesterday but found no signs. also filed murder charges against him yesterday. been on the run since late last week. they are still sorting through hundreds of tips from the public after offering
one french cardinal says benedict the 16th broke a tattoo about resigning. here's information we didn't know. the holy father will leave at 8:00 p.m. rome time on the night of february 28th. he will then go to the papal retreat in italy for a time of rest. then return to the vativan to live out his days in a monastery with nuns. the pope will not participate in the conclave. what is still being worked out is when that meeting of the cardinals will begin. can't happen until march and the vatican...
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. >> first, new details about the apparent failing health of pope benedict xvi. we'll be back. [ female announcer ] pillsbury crescents are awesome. but when i cook up some beef, ketchup, relish and cheese, cover it with crescent dough and pow! cheeseburger crescent casserole. double awesome. pillsbury crescents. let the making begin. [ malcrrkkhshziiiizzlllee. to this symphony of flavor: beautiful. shhhhshshshshhshshhhhhsshhhshs. gorgeous! here comes the crescendo. kkerrrrbbuuuuuucraaackkk. just...incredible. pillsbury toaster strudel. if beethoven made breakfast. >>> pope benedict xvi made another public appearance over the weekend policing a crowd of about 100,000 people in st. peter's square. it was one of his last appearances as pope. the 85-year-old announced last week that he will be resigning on february 28th. a report in a german magazine over the weekend made claims the pope appears to have gone blind in one eye and is also having trouble hearing and is incredibly thin. >>> closer to home, a leaked immigration proposal is drawing harsh
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once retired, pope benedict will be called emeritus pope. seems like as we continue to watch this, other things unfold. >> all right. >> coming up, could cleaning up the house be hurting you? in a few moments we'll talk to the fox medical team. the link between household chemicals and arthritis in women. >> ready and rearing to go. lamont peterson will join live for his desire. 8:27. what do you think of this one? ♪ ♪ really? ♪ ♪ what's this? this is a rose i made from a turnip. let's try together. ♪ ♪ perfect. two worlds that fit in one kitchen. come in today and save up to 20% on a kitchen from ikea. >>> it could only stay like this and no rain today. i said it. >> wish full thinking. >> not going to happen. >> nice shot. >> it's beautiful. if you want to go to the grocery store or not going to get wet, do it this morning if you want to avoid the wet roadways. guarantee we're all going to get wet later today. in this particular case well west might get icy. >> it is what it is. >> we have a flood watch for the district later th
once retired, pope benedict will be called emeritus pope. seems like as we continue to watch this, other things unfold. >> all right. >> coming up, could cleaning up the house be hurting you? in a few moments we'll talk to the fox medical team. the link between household chemicals and arthritis in women. >> ready and rearing to go. lamont peterson will join live for his desire. 8:27. what do you think of this one? ♪ ♪ really? ♪ ♪ what's this? this is a rose i made from...
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. >>> pope benedict xvi might change the rules of the conclave that will secretly elect the next pope t could move up the meeting cardinals that was supposed to start after march 15th. vatican might now hold the he leaks earlier and have a new pope before easter. >>> the vatican is also banning smart phones during conclave so cardinals cannot tweet about the elections from inside the sistine chapel. >>> ate possible boost for same- sex unions. president obama is considering urging the supreme court to overturn california's ban on gay marriage. the administering has one week to file a friend of the court brief with the justices outlining its opinion on that state's ban. move could have a far-reaching impact on same-sex couples across country. >>> vice president joe biden is speaking at a gun violence conference later on today. it is in danbury, con cop just a few miles from the scene of the massacre in newtown. also attending are connecticut lawmakers, education secretary ar ne. duncan and the parent of one of the children killed in the sandy hook hooting. >>> coming up, only in a game
. >>> pope benedict xvi might change the rules of the conclave that will secretly elect the next pope t could move up the meeting cardinals that was supposed to start after march 15th. vatican might now hold the he leaks earlier and have a new pope before easter. >>> the vatican is also banning smart phones during conclave so cardinals cannot tweet about the elections from inside the sistine chapel. >>> ate possible boost for same- sex unions. president obama is...
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pope benedict is wrapping up his last few days as leader of the catholic church. who will step up to take on the role or who will be assigned that role? we'll get an update on the other side of the break. >> then a d.c. graffiti artist now part of a new documentary and exhibit. this morning hollie is learning all about cool disco dance. she'll join us live. [ harry umlaut ] here w we go. [ sally umlaut ] what? the five stages of muller. ah yes... stage one: suspicion. "it's a yogurt, how good can it be?" stage two: revision. "actually, this ain't bad." stage three: surprise! "look at this cool cornery thing! i love this stuff!!" stage four: desolation. "it's gone!" stage five: anticipation "i guess i could always have another"... "have you been through the five stages of muller yet?" "yeah, just now." [ male announcer ] muller. the european for yummy. who aren't happy with their internet. [ spokesman ] are you lindsay? yes. did you say, "my internet's so slow it's like a car with no gas"? yes. [ male announcer ] well you're about to get verizon fios quantum, ameri
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a look at what retirement will be like for pope benedict xvi. we'll be right back. >>> if you haven't heard this yet, it's an amazing story. making headlines, a meteor explodes over central russia, injuring hundreds. witnesses report seeing explosions and intense flashes early this morning. russian emergency officials say -- we're getting various reports. now we're being told more than 500 people are being treated for injuries from broken glass from the sonic boom. >>> police in california are confirming the body discovered inside a burned out cabin is that of former l.a.p.d. officer christopher dorner, wanted for the murder of two law enforcement officials and a woman and her fiance. >>> prosecutors will pursue a charge of premeditated murder against oscar pistorius. the disabled runner is seen here arriving at court early this morning where he reportedly wept during the hearing. he is accused of shooting and killing his model girlfriend, reeva steenkamp inside his home yesterday. he has denied the charges. >>> pope benedict xvi is expected to
a look at what retirement will be like for pope benedict xvi. we'll be right back. >>> if you haven't heard this yet, it's an amazing story. making headlines, a meteor explodes over central russia, injuring hundreds. witnesses report seeing explosions and intense flashes early this morning. russian emergency officials say -- we're getting various reports. now we're being told more than 500 people are being treated for injuries from broken glass from the sonic boom. >>> police...
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it says thank you benedict, we are all with you. it shows the support of this town that has strong tice with the vatican and especially with popes for the last 500 years. the pope have chosen castel gandolfo and the summer residence behind me as the summer residence of choice to find solace during roman summers. when they come here, they're away from crying eyes of the vatican and this is where they can really relax. there's a huge botanical garden he here. beautiful vistas over a lake, down below, down the slopes. pope benedict xvi will start from here his disappearance from public eye, if you may put it in h those words. this is where we'll start getting away from public eye and just putting the attention back to the vatican, to the new pope, when he will be elected. back to you, mara. >> claudio, thank you so much for that. >>> we're going to bring anne thompson back for final thoughts. do you have any final thoughts as we observe this historic moment for the church? >> mara, you know, i have covered the death of a pope, i have c
it says thank you benedict, we are all with you. it shows the support of this town that has strong tice with the vatican and especially with popes for the last 500 years. the pope have chosen castel gandolfo and the summer residence behind me as the summer residence of choice to find solace during roman summers. when they come here, they're away from crying eyes of the vatican and this is where they can really relax. there's a huge botanical garden he here. beautiful vistas over a lake, down...
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. >>> today begins the last work week for pope benedict xvi. the 85-year-old pontiff is set to retire thursday night. yesterday he delivered his final public blessing in st. peter's square, telling the crowd, "god told me to go." he reassured the world's 1.2 billion catholics that his decision to retire does not mean he's abandoning the church. the pope has one final appearance scheduled wednesday. experts say as his final act as pope, he might change the rules governing conclaves to speed it up. >>> cardinals from around the world have started to gather in rome. washington archbishop donald wuerl left over the weekend. he and 116 other cardinals will meet next month to elect the successor. tony? >>> thank you very much. police in takoma mark investigate an apparent murder/suicide. happened along flower drive around 2:00 sunday morning. the victims are david draugh and steven hickman. david was a teacher. school officials expected to release more information about his death later today. >>> and police in virginia are searching for a person of i
. >>> today begins the last work week for pope benedict xvi. the 85-year-old pontiff is set to retire thursday night. yesterday he delivered his final public blessing in st. peter's square, telling the crowd, "god told me to go." he reassured the world's 1.2 billion catholics that his decision to retire does not mean he's abandoning the church. the pope has one final appearance scheduled wednesday. experts say as his final act as pope, he might change the rules governing...
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. >>> pope benedict xvi is on his way out. find out which other clergy men some want out next. >>> who doesn't like a good deal? a new study is out with the best days to get the baste rates on airline tickets. but first, let's check in with tucker barnes. >> we have got lots of wind out there. it will be a chilly day. our high temperatures only expected in the mid-30s. i'll have the details on the weather. julie has your traffic as well coming up after the break. e br >>> welcome back. people in hopkinsville, kentucky are coping with an unusual problem. you see, black birds have not flown as far south as they usually do and, as a result, there is an abundance of bird droppings in the area. droppings create a fungus that infects the lungs and can make people sick. it can also be bad for trees and deadly for pets. several years ago, the fungus infected nearly 300 trees and the city has h. to cut them down so it is not just a stinky mess and you step on it and you keep moving. it was so bad that it is a fungus problem. >> that i
. >>> pope benedict xvi is on his way out. find out which other clergy men some want out next. >>> who doesn't like a good deal? a new study is out with the best days to get the baste rates on airline tickets. but first, let's check in with tucker barnes. >> we have got lots of wind out there. it will be a chilly day. our high temperatures only expected in the mid-30s. i'll have the details on the weather. julie has your traffic as well coming up after the break. e br...
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. >>> pope benedict xvi makes a blockbuster decision and now the search is on to find the next leader of the catholic church. >> the stunning announcement that the pope is resigning shocked catholics around the world but there had been recent concerns about the pope's health and he has needed help walking. now, the college of cardinals will hold something called a conclave to elect benedict's replacement. >> for somebody who is going to preserve the core teachings of search. >> i just always admired him as a scholar, as a priest, as a holy man. now, my admiration as even higher because of his humility. >> the vatican hopes it can be by holy week. many wonder if the time has come for the first non-europe other than leader. >>> a new way to gamble in atlantic city. we'll go live to fox business network in knick for the details. >>> the nationals racing presidents are hitting the road heading to other place where you can ebig-he hadhood presidents. all five mascots leave d.c. this friday to arrive at the sed -- at the south dakota landmark by monday for president's day. you can win a pri
. >>> pope benedict xvi makes a blockbuster decision and now the search is on to find the next leader of the catholic church. >> the stunning announcement that the pope is resigning shocked catholics around the world but there had been recent concerns about the pope's health and he has needed help walking. now, the college of cardinals will hold something called a conclave to elect benedict's replacement. >> for somebody who is going to preserve the core teachings of...
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pope benedict was aware of his fast physical powers. benedict is the first pope to voluntarily step down in more than 600 years. his speech made yesterday made no reference to this decision but he did ask the loyal pilgrims to pray for him and the next pope. >> i think he couldn't stand to see any more within the church. >> maybe he has health problems but there's also problems inside the church. many things have happened that we're not aware of but he knows what problems he should face. >> traditionally vatican cardinal hz wait 15 to 20 days to vote for the new pope. the conclave may start sooner with rev rends saying open to interpretation. tony and allison, back to you. >> thank you very much. >> thanks, wisdom. hugo chavez back home after under going two months of medical treatment. sent out a series of messages. one said he will continue treatments in venezuela. >> now to a consumer alert and bad news for drivers. prices at the pump continue to rise. the national average now stands at 367 a gallon. that's a record high this time of
pope benedict was aware of his fast physical powers. benedict is the first pope to voluntarily step down in more than 600 years. his speech made yesterday made no reference to this decision but he did ask the loyal pilgrims to pray for him and the next pope. >> i think he couldn't stand to see any more within the church. >> maybe he has health problems but there's also problems inside the church. many things have happened that we're not aware of but he knows what problems he should...
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pope benedict xvi says he is stepping down at the end of the month. catholics around the world are wondering who will replace him. we now get the latest information from anna at the vatican. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi delivered the surprising message in a speech to cardinals at the vatican this morning. the 85-year-old pontiff said he will step down february 28th, because he is simply too old to carry on. the leered of more than a billion roman catholics said carrying out his duties requires quote both strength of mind and body. the news stunned the church leaders around the world. >> i have to be honest, i'm as shocked and startled as all of you. >> reporter: it is the first time a pope has resigned in nearly 600 years. on the streets of europe, some people refused to believe it. he says it can't be true, it would be too huge for the church for something like this to happen. a vatican spokesman said the pope deserves respect for making such a personal and courageous decision to quit. the pope's resignation sets the stage for a new papal election.
pope benedict xvi says he is stepping down at the end of the month. catholics around the world are wondering who will replace him. we now get the latest information from anna at the vatican. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi delivered the surprising message in a speech to cardinals at the vatican this morning. the 85-year-old pontiff said he will step down february 28th, because he is simply too old to carry on. the leered of more than a billion roman catholics said carrying out his duties...
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benedict will speak off the cuff. his final farewell to this group that's meant so much to him over the years. then we'll see each cardinal processing up and having a moment of face time with the holy father. the drama is not going to be so much in what is said but instead, these normally aloof, reserved is princes of the church, i would imagine most of them will be feeling pretty raw emotions. you'll be seeing hearts on the sleeve in a way you rarely do from this group. >> john and zoraida, we're going to be talking later, interviewing cardinal timothy dolan of new york. there are several american cardinals here who will be voting. i spoke to cardinal makerik of washington, he's the retired archbishop of the d.c. diocese. he doesn't feel it's time yet for an american pope, nonetheless, the american cardinals are important. while all these challenges are out there for the roman catholic church, by a wide margin, american catholics approve of pope benedict xvi and what he's been doing as pope. they have various issues
benedict will speak off the cuff. his final farewell to this group that's meant so much to him over the years. then we'll see each cardinal processing up and having a moment of face time with the holy father. the drama is not going to be so much in what is said but instead, these normally aloof, reserved is princes of the church, i would imagine most of them will be feeling pretty raw emotions. you'll be seeing hearts on the sleeve in a way you rarely do from this group. >> john and...
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eastern time pope benedict xvi will officially step down. he shocked the world with the announcement earlier this month. the first pope in fact in 600 years to resign. he no longer has the mental or physical strength to leave the catholic church. his final blessing sunday he reacured faithful followers he is not abandoning the church and he will spend his final years in prayer. for more coverage of the pope's final public pier rance we go life to rome where amy kellogg is standing by in saint peters square. she joini us on the phone. >> i am where you are watching the pictures, we are waiting for the pope to begin the address which may be about to happen. it is incredibly moving. you have to wonder what is on his mind right now as he makes the final public appearance in the have aed can. we have a copy of the speech he will be making. it will be his final public appearance and thanks to all of those who have been with him through out the years here. people have passed through the square. there are a few pockets it is a full crowd. there are
eastern time pope benedict xvi will officially step down. he shocked the world with the announcement earlier this month. the first pope in fact in 600 years to resign. he no longer has the mental or physical strength to leave the catholic church. his final blessing sunday he reacured faithful followers he is not abandoning the church and he will spend his final years in prayer. for more coverage of the pope's final public pier rance we go life to rome where amy kellogg is standing by in saint...
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that's why pope benedict xvi's announcement yesterday that he is stepping down has come as such a shock to both catholics and priests. the stunning announcement that the pope is resigning comes recent concerns about his health. one expert tells us the vatican is in the process of selecting a new pope. >> this caught so many people off guard. the bomb shell news of the year so far. but in some ways, the church always has had in place a system so that when a pope dies or in this case resigns, the transfer of ordinary power goes to the whole college of cardinals who will all gather in rome. >> vatican officials are hoping they can pick a successor by the beginning of holy week at the end of next month. >> two special ceremonies will mark the 204th anniversary of the birth of president abraham lincoln. wreath laying at 8:45. there was a wreath laying at 8:45 this morning at ford's theater where lincoln was assassinated. then at noon, the secretary of transportation and the superintendent at the national mall will lead a ceremony. that event has happened every year since 1922. >> one of its
that's why pope benedict xvi's announcement yesterday that he is stepping down has come as such a shock to both catholics and priests. the stunning announcement that the pope is resigning comes recent concerns about his health. one expert tells us the vatican is in the process of selecting a new pope. >> this caught so many people off guard. the bomb shell news of the year so far. but in some ways, the church always has had in place a system so that when a pope dies or in this case...
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pope benedict xvi saying he is stepping down. a move that took even his closest advisers by surprise and sets the stage for a new era in the catholic church and its bun billion catholics around the world. the 85-year-old pontiff says he doesn't have the strength to continue his duties in the church and will step down at the opened the month. his -- some cardinals not understanding what he said. we're seeing the same reaction from catholics all over the world, including here in the united states, the new york archbishop said he was startled. >> every catholic feels close to the pope. we call him our holy father. it's like watching your own dad get old and admit he is not up to all the duties of being the head of a family. >> the vatican stressing there's no specific medical condition that led to the resignation but the pope's advancing age. he has cut up to on his travel and moves down the aisle on a moving platform, sometimes using a cane. when he was elected nearly eight years after, benedict became the oldest pope chosen in 300
pope benedict xvi saying he is stepping down. a move that took even his closest advisers by surprise and sets the stage for a new era in the catholic church and its bun billion catholics around the world. the 85-year-old pontiff says he doesn't have the strength to continue his duties in the church and will step down at the opened the month. his -- some cardinals not understanding what he said. we're seeing the same reaction from catholics all over the world, including here in the united...
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and catholic count in the final hours of pope benedict's papacy taking away the church looks to restore its image marred by sexual abuse and corruption. there a very good evening to you just joined us here in moscow is kevin i am with you here at r.t. and as i mention the breaking news just coming through to us military whistleblower bradley manning has pleaded guilty to ten out of twenty two charges against him this news coming through in the news wires just in the last few minutes he explained he wanted to spark debate on the role of the u.s. military in foreign policy a correspondent washington d.c. a gun if you can is going to bring us up to speed on all these latest details within the next few minutes of you can stay with us for that as this news develops . ok next russia and france say they still got work to do in bridging some key foreign divisions syria or mali were among the main issues in talks during french leader from swell lands first visited a moscow sean thomas has been across what the leaders have been saying. comes it to syria francoise alond saying that they've come a
and catholic count in the final hours of pope benedict's papacy taking away the church looks to restore its image marred by sexual abuse and corruption. there a very good evening to you just joined us here in moscow is kevin i am with you here at r.t. and as i mention the breaking news just coming through to us military whistleblower bradley manning has pleaded guilty to ten out of twenty two charges against him this news coming through in the news wires just in the last few minutes he...
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no more tweaking for benedict. i just wonder how much of a tweeter he was. >> not much of one, although he had a lot of followers. 1.5 million or just under 2 million, something like that. he has only tweeted a handful of times. i don't think that was a particular media success as far as the vatican policy goes. hopefully the next pope will also start tweeting again, possibly a bit more frequently. we while, this pope is engaged in his last duty as pontiff, beating the cardinals, really a last goodbye before he leaves the vatican -- meeting the cardinals, really the last goodbye before he leaves the vatican. he will be getting on a helicopter at 4:00 gmt, saying a final farewell to people who will undoubtedly have gathered there. and that is it. gmt, he will no longer be the leader of the catholic church. that does not mean that no one is leading the vatican. the effective secretary of state here at the vatican will have an interim role to make sure that everything is functioning until the election of the new pope,
no more tweaking for benedict. i just wonder how much of a tweeter he was. >> not much of one, although he had a lot of followers. 1.5 million or just under 2 million, something like that. he has only tweeted a handful of times. i don't think that was a particular media success as far as the vatican policy goes. hopefully the next pope will also start tweeting again, possibly a bit more frequently. we while, this pope is engaged in his last duty as pontiff, beating the cardinals, really a...
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pope benedict is saying i don't have it anymore. i don't have the strength anymore to bear the -- my mission to carry on the catholic church. >> claudio, is there concern or some speculation that there might be more to the story than that? is there some concern that in fact, there is some health situation that we are not aware of? >> there is a concern. pope benedict xvi has been weak. we never really got his health situation from the vatican. the vatican has always been very secretive about the health of any pope really. we don't really know the extent of the health problems that pope benedict xvi might be suffering right now. but certainly or hopefully we will get to know much more during the next hours. >> talk to me about how the process unfolds. i any a lot of us are familiar with what happens in the tragic event or unfortunate event that a pope passes away. but what would the process be like now if he has now told the world that he is resigning effective february 28th of this year, how does the process and what is the timing
pope benedict is saying i don't have it anymore. i don't have the strength anymore to bear the -- my mission to carry on the catholic church. >> claudio, is there concern or some speculation that there might be more to the story than that? is there some concern that in fact, there is some health situation that we are not aware of? >> there is a concern. pope benedict xvi has been weak. we never really got his health situation from the vatican. the vatican has always been very...
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is the first pope to -- pope benedict is the first pope to resign in 600 years. the vatican says all objects connected to his ministry will be destroyed, including his papal ring which he used to seal official documents. danielle nottingham, cbs news, the vatican. >>> well, the party is over in new orleans. at the stroke of midnight central time, the crowds had to vacate the bourbon street bars as mardi gras ended. police and cleanup crews then moved in. it's estimated that one million people attended this year's party in the big easy. and they had a good time. >>> well, nationals pitchers and catchers made their way to viera, florida yesterday. today they begin their spring training workout. this is one of the most advertise painted seasons. pitchers and catchers start working out today and by the way, we want to repeat that we've partnered with masn and the nationals and we're going to air 20 of their games, including opening day. and starting tonight, we're bringing you all the news and the stories from the nationals spring home in viera. >> many live opportun
is the first pope to -- pope benedict is the first pope to resign in 600 years. the vatican says all objects connected to his ministry will be destroyed, including his papal ring which he used to seal official documents. danielle nottingham, cbs news, the vatican. >>> well, the party is over in new orleans. at the stroke of midnight central time, the crowds had to vacate the bourbon street bars as mardi gras ended. police and cleanup crews then moved in. it's estimated that one million...
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benedict was wonderful at initiating reforms. over the last ten years we have seen a great many advances, especially in the church in the united states, but certainly reforms need to continue. the real story is the excitement you see month young people for the church. at the end of the day it's about goodness and truth and beauty, and the church has 0 the courage to stand for those things in the face of an often isolating and confusing world. >> shepard: can the church in rome handle a black orlet continue pope? >> absolutely. thick we're definitely ready for it. it's almost jarring to hear put in those terms because the church is growing by leaps and bounds in the global south. we're calling not somebody from a particular place or race. we're talling for someone who is an apostle for jesus christ, who lives our faith. that's what people are looking for,. >> shepard: great see you. the guy in charge of safety at bp says the systems that allowed an explosion that killed 121 -- 11 people were not an absolute failure. so how did the
benedict was wonderful at initiating reforms. over the last ten years we have seen a great many advances, especially in the church in the united states, but certainly reforms need to continue. the real story is the excitement you see month young people for the church. at the end of the day it's about goodness and truth and beauty, and the church has 0 the courage to stand for those things in the face of an often isolating and confusing world. >> shepard: can the church in rome handle a...
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you listened to what pope benedict xvi just said. can you in our speak decipher for us what the message was he was trying to leave us with? >> really he was offering a reflection, very briefly, on his experience yesterday of, i think, feeling the unity of the church. he actually quoted one of his favorite theologians, guardini who he knew during the second vatican council. he kept speaking of the church as a living being, the church is alive in the souls of the people who believe. i think he was really speaking from the heart about his own experience leading the church in that regard and the final moment, the last thing he said, what struck me, is to hear him speak about the next pope, the future pope. he said in particular he will continue to serve you, meaning his brother cardinals, in prayer, that as he moves into this ministry of prayer he recognizes that he's continuing to serve the church. >> he said he hopes the holy spirit guides them in the election of the new pope, hopes the lord will show you, the cardinals, the right way.
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pope benedict gave an emotional farewell to 150,000 people in st. peter's square yesterday. >> it did mean a lot and to see the affectiontion of the people, the appreciation of the crowd and it was -- it was touching. >> reporter: later today the pope will take a 10-minute helicopter ride to his summer retreat on the outskirts of rome. >> he will spend about a couple of months there until there's a new pope of course and until things are ready here. then when he comes back here, he will basically be spending it in a life of prior in a convent on the vatican grounds. >> reporter: most of the 115 cardinals who will elect pope benedict's successor are already here in rome and speculation is spreading
pope benedict gave an emotional farewell to 150,000 people in st. peter's square yesterday. >> it did mean a lot and to see the affectiontion of the people, the appreciation of the crowd and it was -- it was touching. >> reporter: later today the pope will take a 10-minute helicopter ride to his summer retreat on the outskirts of rome. >> he will spend about a couple of months there until there's a new pope of course and until things are ready here. then when he comes back...
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benedict. that means he's going to have some influence on the choice, even though he pledged to stay out of it. >> and he pledges to pray for them and hopes that the holy spirit leads them in the right direction. which is interesting, george. in the past, he said the holy spirit didn't have much to do with the conclaves. he didn't want to blame the holy spirit for a bad pope. it is a time when people really don't know what's going to happen. and that makes it exciting but also a little bit scary. the secretary of state -- former secretary of state, who greeted the pope this morning, the dean, said it was with some trepidation that the cardinals met. and i think he means that. i think they really don't know what's going to happen. >> he's never been through anything like this before, either. you saw cardinal dolan laugh off as the idea that he will be chosen pope. most watchers don't believe it's going to be an american. but what about the idea it could be a pope from africa or latin america? >>
benedict. that means he's going to have some influence on the choice, even though he pledged to stay out of it. >> and he pledges to pray for them and hopes that the holy spirit leads them in the right direction. which is interesting, george. in the past, he said the holy spirit didn't have much to do with the conclaves. he didn't want to blame the holy spirit for a bad pope. it is a time when people really don't know what's going to happen. and that makes it exciting but also a little...
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back to you. >>> pope benedict xvi addressed tens of thousands of pilgrims at his weekly blessing. >> this was one of the final appearances before he resigns later this month. the pope asked followers for their prayers. >> reporter: chanting long live the pope and waving banners, tens of thousands poured into st. peter's square to see pope benedict xvi before he resigns. >> thank you for the prayers and support. >> reporter: the 85-year-old appeared in the window for the first time since announcing his resignation. it wasn't just catholics who came to hear benedict's second to last weekly bless. >> i didn't think it would be that big a deal but it was very moving to see it and see all the people. >> reporter: cardinals are starting to gather here at the vatican. they'll hold a farewell ceremony with the pope on february 28, then set a date for the secret gathering called the conclave. >> reporter: benedict is the first pope to resign in 600 years. >> really raises questions about the future of the papacy itself. now we have a president dent in modern times. >> i think the church has b
back to you. >>> pope benedict xvi addressed tens of thousands of pilgrims at his weekly blessing. >> this was one of the final appearances before he resigns later this month. the pope asked followers for their prayers. >> reporter: chanting long live the pope and waving banners, tens of thousands poured into st. peter's square to see pope benedict xvi before he resigns. >> thank you for the prayers and support. >> reporter: the 85-year-old appeared in the...
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benedict xvi becomes the first pope in six centuries to resign. we'll have the story tonight on >>> if you're a woman looking for a paycheck with zeros, you're living in the right place. according today data put together by forbes, the highest median income in the nation. that's a shade over $57,000 a year. rounding out the top five, san jose, california, comes in at number two. followed by bridgeport, connecticut, san francisco, california, and trinton, new jersey. >>> ways that ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference. >> tonight, randall pinkston introduces us to college students who are trying to protect the planet. >> people who break into those groups that talk about that. >> these are pioneers against climate change. meeting on a freezing winter day in pennsylvania. >> what is our messaging? >> helped start a campaign two years ago to pressure the school to sell investments. energy sources, including coal, oil, and natural gas. burning them releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and contributes to global warming. >> it's un
benedict xvi becomes the first pope in six centuries to resign. we'll have the story tonight on >>> if you're a woman looking for a paycheck with zeros, you're living in the right place. according today data put together by forbes, the highest median income in the nation. that's a shade over $57,000 a year. rounding out the top five, san jose, california, comes in at number two. followed by bridgeport, connecticut, san francisco, california, and trinton, new jersey. >>> ways...
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you had in john paul and in b benedict, they were extraordinary teachers. but they will be looking for someone who is more of a governor. >> you hear the cardinals say there's a sense of -- there's a strong desire to have a new pope as soon as possible. but for that to happen in the most prudent, enlightened way, we need some sort of prayer and reelection of getting to know each other. >> there are a lot of these cardinals who were appointed by pope benedict, who don't know each other very well, you remember that this is a worldwide church and you also have a church in the united states that's very different in some of the area where is it's growing in latin america, in africa, where frankly the people in the church tend to be more conservative. it creates almost an inevitable conflict, doesn't it. >> i wouldn't say that people in the church in latin america and in africa tend to be more conservative. the growth of the church absolutely is in the third world. one of the things that happens at a papal conclave is that the cardinals begin discussions with eac
you had in john paul and in b benedict, they were extraordinary teachers. but they will be looking for someone who is more of a governor. >> you hear the cardinals say there's a sense of -- there's a strong desire to have a new pope as soon as possible. but for that to happen in the most prudent, enlightened way, we need some sort of prayer and reelection of getting to know each other. >> there are a lot of these cardinals who were appointed by pope benedict, who don't know each...
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that's pope benedict xvi gone. that was the shocking part. that he didn't make a big deal out of it. >> as we understand it, he is iffing to vacate the office. he will abdicate at the end of the month, which is february 28, of course, and then the college of cardinals will convene. claudio, he has apointed a mof cardinals, so it is a full group of cardinals that will be making this critical decision. >> indeed. in a way if you look back at what happened in the last year or two years of his pontificate, he seemed like he had this at the back of his mind for a while now because he has come out with a number of surprised -- it's when you create new cardinals to hype up and increase the number of cardinals that will go to the sistine chapel to elect a new pope. you think was he already thinking about abdicating back then? there are cardinals that will be eligible to elect a new pope at the end of february. well, who comes next? we don't know. >> and one person who knows the inside story is greg burke. i think we have you on the lean now. the vati
that's pope benedict xvi gone. that was the shocking part. that he didn't make a big deal out of it. >> as we understand it, he is iffing to vacate the office. he will abdicate at the end of the month, which is february 28, of course, and then the college of cardinals will convene. claudio, he has apointed a mof cardinals, so it is a full group of cardinals that will be making this critical decision. >> indeed. in a way if you look back at what happened in the last year or two years...
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after he resigns, the vatican says benedict will live in a monastery in vatican city. meanwhile, the process to elect his successor is already underway. we have this report from vatican city. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi is about to make history. the 85-year-old leader of the catholic church is resigning at the end of the month. he's the first pope to do so in 600 years. the pope's announcement came as a surprise to all but his closest confidantes. he said because of his age and deteriorating health, "i have had to recognize my incapacity to fulfill the ministry entrusted to me." church leaders were shocked and saddened. >> like watching your own dad get old. and admit that he's not up to all the duties of being the head of a family involves. >> reporter: benedict xvi will remain pope until 8:00 p.m. on february 28. shortly after that, the college of cardinals will gather in the sistine chapel to elect the new pope. benedict's successor will face many of the same controversies he faced including the sexual abuse of church members by priests. benedict apologized to vi
after he resigns, the vatican says benedict will live in a monastery in vatican city. meanwhile, the process to elect his successor is already underway. we have this report from vatican city. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi is about to make history. the 85-year-old leader of the catholic church is resigning at the end of the month. he's the first pope to do so in 600 years. the pope's announcement came as a surprise to all but his closest confidantes. he said because of his age and...
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a wave of shock has shaken the catholic world after pope benedict arnolds who would step down from office at the end of the month in the first papal abdication centuries the development followed a series of allegations about the point of trying to hush up sex abuse scandals plaguing the catholic church across the globe or he's been all of a hostile. well it's described by one cardinal as a lightning bolt from a clear blue sky it certainly caught some of benedict's most senior advisers on the hope his spokes person said that it had been left frankly flabbergasted by the news that the pope will be stepping down at the end of the month now benedict is eighty five years old obviously not a young man but the cardinals knew that when they elected him and he was supposed to be there for a lot longer than this i think they would have thought it's not unprecedented but it's not really done that often in fact the last time a pope stepped down was six hundred years ago it's certainly not been an easy ride it's not been the longest papacy just under eight years but in that time the certainly being pl
a wave of shock has shaken the catholic world after pope benedict arnolds who would step down from office at the end of the month in the first papal abdication centuries the development followed a series of allegations about the point of trying to hush up sex abuse scandals plaguing the catholic church across the globe or he's been all of a hostile. well it's described by one cardinal as a lightning bolt from a clear blue sky it certainly caught some of benedict's most senior advisers on the...
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pope benedict is resigning in just a few hours. he's stepping down with promises to obey his successor. >> the pope met once last time with the college of cardinals one of those men will be the next leader of 1.2 billion roman catholics. allen pizzey is in vatican city to begin our coverage of the pope benedict's farewell. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. by the time evening begins to fall over rome benedict will be looking down at the vatican from a helicopter. three hours later he will no longer be pope and the politicking to find the new one can begin in earnest. in one of his final acts inside the vatican, pope benedict said good-bye to the cardinals. 67 of whole he had elevated to their position as the prince of the church. addressing what he called the future pope among you, benedict programs ed promised his unconditional reverence and obedience, among those making the list although a long shot is u.s. cardinal timothy dolan. in an interview cardinal dolan reflected on what kind of man will emerge as pope. >> all the
pope benedict is resigning in just a few hours. he's stepping down with promises to obey his successor. >> the pope met once last time with the college of cardinals one of those men will be the next leader of 1.2 billion roman catholics. allen pizzey is in vatican city to begin our coverage of the pope benedict's farewell. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. by the time evening begins to fall over rome benedict will be looking down at the vatican from a helicopter. three hours...
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pope benedict in the final hours of his papacy. the call for the cardinals to gather at the vatican doesn't go out until tomorrow. there's a live look at the vatican, by the way. >> it's uncharted territory for the modern church, as diana and i discussed earlier. >> it's unprecedented in so many ways. just the idea of a resignation. yes, it's happened in the past. but every time it's happened, with one possible exception, every time it's happened in the past, it had been forced. this was obviously not only was this not forced, this was unforeseen. and i believe the cardinals were largely caught off guard. and i suspect that we have the possibility of a very long conclave, only because this was so unanticipated. yes, he's old, right? but very much unanticipated. >> there is a political element, too, to all this. it happens behind closed doors. we're not privy to what the discussions may be over the next few weeks here. but in terms of what you think they may lean toward, it will be someone that is conservative like benedict? or some
pope benedict in the final hours of his papacy. the call for the cardinals to gather at the vatican doesn't go out until tomorrow. there's a live look at the vatican, by the way. >> it's uncharted territory for the modern church, as diana and i discussed earlier. >> it's unprecedented in so many ways. just the idea of a resignation. yes, it's happened in the past. but every time it's happened, with one possible exception, every time it's happened in the past, it had been forced....
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in four days pope benedict xvi becomes the first pope in some 600 years to step down. and today giving his final sunday address before tens of thousands in st. peters square. the pope told them that he will continue to serve and love the church by praying and meditating after he leaves. he also thanked the faithful for their support during his time. >> and to give them a run of many expressions to fix those. and to have it in the 60s as they will need to continue the event maybe keep all eyes on them. and who they have used on the amount of the continuation. >> the pope will give his last mass on wednesday. on thursday he'll meet with cardinals before flying off to the summer retreat south of rome. >>> back here two men who worked together at a special education school are dead tonight. after what police say is an apparent murder-suicide. it all happened in tacoma park, maryland, just before 2:00 this morning when police would receive reports of gunshots fired near the 7300 block of flower avenue. officers arrived on the scene to find the two men lying in the driveway
in four days pope benedict xvi becomes the first pope in some 600 years to step down. and today giving his final sunday address before tens of thousands in st. peters square. the pope told them that he will continue to serve and love the church by praying and meditating after he leaves. he also thanked the faithful for their support during his time. >> and to give them a run of many expressions to fix those. and to have it in the 60s as they will need to continue the event maybe keep all...